Truck Driver Customer Care

JULIUS KAGIMU:

CONTACT ADDRESS: P.O. BOX ****, KAMPALA,

MOBILE: +256-***-****** / +256-***-******

EMAIL: **********@*****.***.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Experienced and Professional Driver focused on high driving safety standards, cargo security and increased operational efficiency for improved customer care, organizational growth and better service delivery. I am computer literate and good at defensive driving with over 20 years driving experience and an accident-free safety driving record. RELEVANT SKILLS:

Excellent Motor Vehicle Driving skills for both manual and automatic transmission systems, with over 20 years driving experience with License Classes, B (Cars, Vans, Pick-up Trucks), CM/CE (Light & Heavy Commercial Vehicles and D1 (Passenger Service Vehicles).

Extensive knowledge of the Highway Code.

Pre-trip, En-route and Post-trip vehicle Inspections.

Computer Skills in Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Power Point, Email, Internet and Outlook.

Use of the GPS System and other Navigation Software.

Perform minor Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.

Cargo handling, record keeping and report writing. WORKING EXPERIENCE:

ORGANIZATION: POSITION HELD: PERIOD:

MINISTRY OF GENDER, LABOUR DRIVER/ LOGISTICS ASSISTANT: JAN 2020 TODATE:

& SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

(EXPANDING SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMME, SUPPORTED BY UK AID & IRISH AID). Key Achievements:

Due to the strict observance of high driving safety standards, I was chosen to offer transportation services to Delegates who attended the NAM/G77 Summit in January 2024 which took place in Kampala, Uganda.

Boosted the overall maintenance cost savings of the Senior Citizens Grant (SCG) by 50% by ensuring a Zero- Accident safety record for the organization since 2020 due to good defensive driving skills.

Ensured 100% transportation safety for the Minister of State for the Elderly due to the strict observance of all V.I.P safety protocols and security guidelines.

Cut down the cost of vehicle maintenance by 50% due to regular and accurate Pre-trip, En-route and Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safely drive authorized staff and personnel to different destinations across the country.

Carry out regular Pre-trip, En-route and Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections.

Regularly update the vehicle logbook according to Donor policies and procedures.

Carry out minor vehicle maintenance and repair.

Submit monthly Vehicle Status and Fuel Efficiency Reports to the Procurement and Administration Officer.

Ensure that the organizational vehicle is clean and tidy at all times.

Observe all traffic laws and regulations at all times. ORGANIZATION: POSITION HELD: PERIOD:

RONIE TRANSPORTERS & INVESTMENTS LTD TRUCK DRIVER OCT 2016 – DEC 2019 Key Achievements:

Boosted the company’s profitability by 40% through proper maintenance of accurate records for all materials loaded, transported and delivered to the factory in the 2017-2018 financial year.

Cut down repair costs and mechanical breakdowns by 50% due to strict pre-trip, en-route and post- trip vehicle Inspections.

No road fines and damages to the company due to the strict observance of Truck Weighbridge procedures.

Achieved a NO-ACCIDENT safety record and Zero road fines and tickets due to high defensive driving standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safely transport and deliver raw materials from the excavation site to the processing center.

Ensure that the Truck and Cargo are appropriately weighed at the Weighbridge according to established processes and procedures.

Observe all the traffic laws and regulations.

Report all accidents/ incidents and mechanical challenges to the immediate Supervisor for immediate action.

Carry out Pre- trip, En-route and post-trip Truck inspections and reporting.

Handle minor truck maintenance and repair.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND:

INSTITUTION: AWARD:

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING PURCHASING & SUPPLY (CIPS) – UK. & SUPPLY- (Level 4).

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE.

(2ND CLASS, UPPER DIVISION).

MAKERERE HIGH SCHOOL UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION.

KOLOLO S.S. SCHOOL UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION. RELEVANT TRAINING/ CERTIFICATIONS:

SEPTEMBER, 2023- Certificate in Forklift Operator Training by Alison, Ireland.

JULY 2020- Certificate of Driving Competence by the Ministry of Works and Transport.

NOV 2021- Certificate in Heavy Goods Vehicle Driver Training (Refresher) and Defensive Driving by SAFEWAY RIGHTWAY UGANDA/ Professional Driver Training Uganda PDTU)

ARIL 2010- Certificate in Defensive Driving Skills by the Automobile Association of Uganda

(AAU)

Certificate in Sales Excellence Course by Cornerstone Management and Development Consults.

I acknowledge and declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information and facts presented in this resume are true and correct.

Signed: Julius Kagimu.

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